Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bradenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bradenton, FL rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,068/month. Renters today are paying $132 less per month on average than last year.

  • Bradenton runs 8.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller Florida metros with 288 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bradenton rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,380/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,995/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,582/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,550/month. The city's rental inventory is diverse across bedroom sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment climbed 19.9% year over year, diverging 25.9 percentage points from the citywide decline. This growth contrasts with the overall rent slip in Bradenton, FL.

Median rent

Median rent in Bradenton

$2,068/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,068 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% above the national average rent, or $168 more per month.

$1.60

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bradenton

288

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bradenton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bradenton, FL

Average rent prices in Bradenton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bradenton, FL

Rent prices in Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bradenton is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Bradenton run $1,373 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,802.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

10%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,380

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,995

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,582

4%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,550

4%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,380

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,582

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bradenton, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bradenton and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bradenton

Median rent price$2,068
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,537
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bradenton, FL is 19% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Cost of living in Bradenton, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services4% lower
Groceries1% higher
Health9% lower
HousingNo difference
Transportation2% higher
Utilities13% lower

Discover rentals in Bradenton, FL

Oaks at Lakeside - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

15h ago

8.8

Very good

Oaks at Lakeside

5260 34th Street Cir E, Bradenton, FL 34203

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$493–$1,895

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1115 Mango Manor 1115 B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bradenton

Mango Manor 1115 B

1115 Mango Manor 1115 B, Bradenton, FL 34205

1 bed

1 bath

$750

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Bradenton Reserve - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

20h ago

7.6

Very good

Bradenton Reserve

6050 34th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$970–$1,605

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
2127 13th St W #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bradenton

1 bed

1 bath

$975

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Bradenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Bradenton rental market.

How much is rent in Bradenton?

The average rent in Bradenton is $2,068 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bradenton?

Average rent prices in Bradenton have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Bradenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bradenton is 9% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $168 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bradenton?

To comfortably afford rent in Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $83,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bradenton?

October offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Bradenton, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition. April sees the highest rents, with roughly 11% difference between peak and off-season pricing.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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